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Compare train and bus for Cannes to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cannes to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €56 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €56, while a bus costs an average of €73.
Distance: 188 miles (303 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€56 Average price Cheapest | €57 Average price | €73 Average price | €198 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 1m Average total duration 9h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cannes to Geneva
Compare the available ways to get from Cannes to Geneva, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cannes to Geneva:
A train is €1 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cannes to Geneva costing on average €57.
A train is €17 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cannes to Geneva costing on average €73.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 46m.
Bus takes on average 10h 1m.
Tickets start at around €56 compared to roughly €198 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €142. The journey takes 6h 16m versus 5h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Cannes to Geneva
How to get from Cannes to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cannes to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5866 · 38177:35 AM 10h20 Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) 5:55 PM Genève, Gare Routière €62 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 5866 · 3817
7:35 AM 10h20 Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) 5:55 PM Genève, Gare Routière €62 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
9752+1747610:59 AM 6h26 Cannes station 5:25 PM Geneva station €108 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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965303:47 PM 6h53 Cannes station 10:40 PM Geneva station €118 1 One-way 1 transfer- 5516+96510
7:30 AM 7h10 Cannes station 2:40 PM Geneva station €138 1 One-way 1 transfer - 17470+6850+96510
7:59 AM 6h41 Cannes station 2:40 PM Geneva station €138 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
11:30 PM 10h20 Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) 9:50 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière €78 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
7:00 PM 10h55 Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) 5:55 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière €78 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
6:30 AM 13h10 Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) 7:40 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière €78 1 One-way 1 transfer
- 86025+U21476
10:13 AM 7h57 Cannes station 6:10 PM Geneva International Airport €174 1 One-way 1 transfer - 17471+U21476
10:06 AM 8h04 Cannes station 6:10 PM Geneva International Airport €174 1 One-way 1 transfer - 881123+U21476
9:55 AM 8h15 Cannes station 6:10 PM Geneva International Airport €174 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cannes to Geneva:
A train is €1 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cannes to Geneva costing on average €57.
A train is €17 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cannes to Geneva costing on average €73.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 46m.
Bus takes on average 10h 1m.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cannes and Geneva as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cannes station and arrive in Geneva station.
- Buses mostly depart from Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Geneva by flight.
- Travel with ZOU!, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Trenitalia to go to Geneva by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Geneva by bus.
- 8 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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